Submit My Story

Use this page to tell us your story. The form is set up with interview style questions, to help you get it down in writing. If you’d prefer to type it out freestyle without the questions, click here.

Submit Your Story - Interview Style

Name or Pseudonym:*

Describe yourself in a few sentences:*

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What part of the world are you from?*

Just the general area or country is fine, unless you're comfortable being more specific.

How long were you associated with Jehovah's Witnesses?*

How were you introduced to the Jehovah's Witness organization?*

Born in

Parents converted when I was child

I converted as a child

I converted as an adult

Current Affiliation

Baptized, Faded

Unbaptized, Faded

Disfellowshipped

Disassociated

Active JW, Baptized

Active JW, Unbaptized

I'm a close friend or family member of a JW

Life before you woke up

Tell us about your early life as a JW.

If born in, what was life like? If you converted, tell us how you came be a Jehovah's Witness.
In either case, what was life like as a believing Jehovah's Witness?

How would you describe your family life while you were a JW?

Whether your family were Jehovah's Witnesses or not, how did being a Jehovah's Witness affect the home life?

How would you describe your level of devotion to the organization prior to waking?

Were you hardcore and very devout, open and liberal, or somewhere in between? Tell us about it.

If baptized, why did you decide to take that step? If not, why not?

If born-in, what kind of Jehovah's Witnesses were / are your family?

Would you call them devout? Did they have status within the organization? In other words, how would you describe your so-called "spiritual heritage"?

Are there any particular experiences or circumstances while you were a believer that come to mind now that you're awake?

Use this spot to share any memorable moments as a JW, such as so-called privileges you held, relationships, that old congregation, or whatever. Something that sticks out in your mind. It can be something you view as neutral, negative, positive, or any combination.

Waking Up

Was your waking up journey sudden or gradual? Describe it for us.

Did you ever have so-called "doubts"? If so, what were they?

Did you share your so-called "doubts" with anyone, and if so, how did it turn out?

Are you currently being shunned / ostracized by any Jehovah's Witnesses?

What has changed in your life since waking up?

What does the future hold for you now that you're awake?

What would you like to say to doubting or questioning JWs who might be reading this?

What would you like to say to still-in believing-JW family and or friends who might come across this?

Do you have anything else to share?

Contact Info (Optional)

Would you like to provide some form of contact information to potentially help or encourage others thinking of leaving?

Feel free to provide social media information or an email address. This is completely optional. If you'd like to remain anonymous but would still like to help, you could provide an anonymous Reddit username.
This will also help if the webmaster has any questions about your submission.

Information, Help & Support

An effective way to begin to rebuild your sense of self and break through the indoctrination is through education. The following links are a good starting point. Learn why so many people are making the educated decision to leave the Jehovah's Witness organization.
JWFacts.com An in depth look at the history, teachings, scandals, and cover-ups within the Jehovah's Witness organization using their own literature and secular sources. A very objective clinical encyclopedia that unapolagetically exposes the truth about the "truth".

Combating Cult Mind Control Steven Hassan is an expert on the subject of undue influence. Learn why Jehovah's Witnesses are classified as a cult, and what can be done to help your loved ones break free.

Seculartherapy.org Seeking the help of a qualified mental health therapist can be a positive step in the healing process. Seculartherapy.org connects you with non-religious professional therapists in your area.

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Purpose

This site is dedicated to helping those who no longer believe or are seriously doubting the validity of the claims made by the Jehovah's Witness organization. They take many steps to convince you that you're the only one who feels this way.

You are NOT alone.

People all over the world have stopped believing and started living. Read their stories, and share your own.

Due to difficult and sometimes dangerous potential consequences such as the loss of family, friends, shelter, healthcare and employment, some stories are posted anonymously by still-in, non-believing Jehovah's Witnesses.